French Prosecutors Launch Criminal Probe into Elon Musk and X

French prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X, formerly Twitter. The probe focuses on potential misconduct and alleged abuses related to the platform's operations.

7 May, 16:58 — 7 May, 16:58

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French prosecutors open criminal investigation into Elon Musk and X

This latest legal step follows Musk's failure to respond to a summons by the Paris prosecutor's office to appear for a voluntary interview on April 20. Since summer 2025, national cyber prosecutors have been probing numerous alleged abuses.

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Une information judiciaire visant Elon Musk ouverte à Paris pour de possibles dérives de son réseau social X

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Une information judiciaire visant Elon Musk ouverte à Paris pour de possibles dérives de son réseau social X

French prosecutors open criminal investigation into Elon Musk and X

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